CVE-2019-19012: An integer overflow in the search_in_range function in regexec.c in Oniguruma 6.x before 6.9.4_rc2 leads to an

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CVE-2019-19012 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting oniguruma, debian linux, fedora. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An integer overflow in the search_in_range function in regexec.c in Oniguruma 6.x before 6.9.4_rc2 leads to an out-of-bounds read, in which the offset of this read is under the control of an attacker. (This only affects the 32-bit compiled version). Remote attackers can cause a denial-of-service or information disclosure, or possibly have unspecified other impact, via a crafted regular expression.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	10.6% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125, CWE-190
Published	2019-11-17
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: debian · fedoraproject · oniguruma project · redhat

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-11-17 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

oniguruma project oniguruma UPGRADE

Affected: >= 6.0.0 and <= 6.9.3 · 6.9.4 rc1

Fixed in: newer than 6.9.3

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy oniguruma || rpm -q oniguruma || oniguruma --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 6.9.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade oniguruma

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade oniguruma

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison oniguruma sudo apt install oniguruma=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold oniguruma

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list oniguruma sudo dnf downgrade oniguruma-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add oniguruma

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

debian debian linux MITIGATE

Affected: 8.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

fedoraproject fedora MITIGATE

Affected: 30 · 31

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 30

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

redhat enterprise linux MITIGATE

Affected: 8.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Exact fixes by distribution

A distro patch exists: prefer upgrading over downgrading.

Fedora 46 · shotcut · FIXED · 26.10.30-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-7787c7fc2d · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-7787c7fc2d

Ubuntu 22.04 · libonig · NOT AFFECTED

Ubuntu 20.04 · libonig · NOT AFFECTED

Debian 12 · libonig · FIXED · 6.9.4-1

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade libonig dpkg --compare-versions "$(dpkg-query -W -f='${Version}' libonig)" ge "6.9.4-1" && echo PATCHED || echo STILL-VULNERABLE

Debian 13 · libonig · FIXED · 6.9.4-1

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade libonig dpkg --compare-versions "$(dpkg-query -W -f='${Version}' libonig)" ge "6.9.4-1" && echo PATCHED || echo STILL-VULNERABLE

RHEL 8 · oniguruma · FIXED · oniguruma-6.8.2-2.1.el8_9

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=RHSA-2024:0889 rpm -q oniguruma

RHEL 8.6 Extended Update Support · oniguruma · FIXED · oniguruma-6.8.2-2.1.el8_6

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=RHSA-2024:0409 rpm -q oniguruma

RHEL 8.8 Extended Update Support · oniguruma · FIXED · oniguruma-6.8.2-2.1.el8_8

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=RHSA-2024:0572 rpm -q oniguruma

RHEL 5 · php · DEFERRED

RHEL 5 · php53 · DEFERRED

Amazon Linux 2 · see advisory · FIXED · ALAS2-2020-1380 · source

sudo yum update --advisory=ALAS2-2020-1380

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

GitHub PoC: ManhNDd/CVE-2019-19012 (4 stars)
GitHub PoC: tarantula-team/CVE-2019-19012 (0 stars)
Write-up: github.com/kkos/oniguruma/issues/164

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-19012?

oniguruma: upgrade to newer than 6.9.3; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; fedora: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-19012 being exploited?

CVE-2019-19012 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-19012 affect?

CVE-2019-19012 affects oniguruma, debian linux, fedora. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An integer overflow in the search_in_range function in regexec.c in Oniguruma 6.x before 6.9.4_rc2 leads to an out-of-bounds read, in which the offset of this read is under the control of an attacker. (This only affects the 32-bit compiled

How urgent is CVE-2019-19012?

Priority 73/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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